ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF)'s Blurbs
About me: ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF)
June 22-27, 2009, Toronto, Canada
"The Filmmakers Film Festival", Toronto Sun
"Bucking the Trend of "Niche" Festivals", The Globe and Mail
A "Truly Open Festival", 24 Hours
About ReelHeART
In 2004, ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF) was founded, by a film supporter and world traveler of Irish descent who speaks 3 languages.
Our founder had a vision that a new film festival could be formed to fill the void created by the growing trend of 'niche' festivals. We are proud to call ourselves a 'truly open festival', accepting films of all genres, countries and film lengths.
Knowing our founder speaks English, Spanish and French, was motivation to also promote English, Spanish and French as the "official languages" of ReelHeART. We will integrate these languages into our festival programming and promotional materials as often as possible. We hope to reach our goal of offering a fully tri-lingual web site in 2012.
To this end, films submitted in Spanish and French will not have to be subtitled specifically for our festival. This will also help bring cultural mix of dedicated sponsors, media and filmgoers to our event and establish long term relationships. We also believe this will add to the cultural and creative exchange throughout RHIFF from planning stages to launch of the 5th Annual ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF) June 22-27, 2009 in Toronto, Canada.
ReelHeART is dedicated to supporting the need for exposure for ALL LEVELS of independent filmmakers around the world. We put emerging and student artists alongside established and master filmmakers in an effort that all filmmakers can be recognized for their art, rather than their credits.
We also have a goal to satisfy and challenge the interests of filmgoers and film supporters; to encourage, reward and celebrate the 'Real HeART' of film and new media.
Whether filmgoer, filmmaker, reviewer, media or industry professional, the welcome and networking opportunities you experience at ReelHeART will be talked about from one year to the next!
Since 2004 filmmakers from over 46 countries have submitted their films to ReelHeART. In the USA, California and New York are the highest submitting states, followed by New England states and Western states. In 2007 Canadian submissions and award winners also increased.
Regardless of genre, its the story we're interested in. If your film has that balance of a terrific story, an interesting vision and solid production standards, then an audience should see your film.
Any Genre is accepted at ReelHeART: Drama, Comedy, Black Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Film Noir, Satire, Mocumentary, Animation, Experimental, Music Videos, and so on. And as everyone knows, we BIG on documentaries too! In the past few seasons, distribution buzz is first created from our roster of documentaries, and then word of mouth spreads regarding the quality of films in the rest of our categories-
We prefer your film to be a Premiere but, its not an absolute.
Never entered a film festival before? If you have a great film, a fun film, an outrageous film, a quirky film, an intense film; a film that will rip your heart out or a film that will make your ribs hurt with laughter, then ReelHeART is for you.
If you have never entered a competition before, ReelHeART should be your first film festival stop. The experience you gain here, the networking opportunities and the welcome you'll receive are among our priorities and quite possibly one of the top film festival experiences you will ever have.
Stay tuned and keep visiting ReelHeART@MYSPACE!
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ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF)'s Friend Space (Top 8)
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Genre: Occult Released: 2004 Run Time: 82 Minutes Download Size: 932 MB Format: 4:3 Full Screen
"Alfred Eaker's Jesus And Her Gospel Of Yes was definitely a trip. As in a journey. the non-stop bombardment of images and anti-rhetoric was liberating and exhausting simultaneously. It reminded me of Hobbs' Roseland (and other psychedelic Something Weird titles), the Sub-Genius film Arise!, Kenneth Anger, and the low-rent lunacy of Michael D Moore (the 'other' Michael Moore)... all fused into one jaw-dropping melange. craziness of the first order...and that is a recommendation". -Henry Covert, "Video Autopsy"
This beautiful movie, put together by Alfred Eaker, is a marvel of technology and art, but it's probably not for everyone. This movie is a hodge-podge of bizarre imagery and sounds. It's wonderfully put together and Mr. Eaker shows an amazing skill at layering images upon images to put together what can only be described as a video work of art. If you're a fan of experimental films then Jesus and Her Gospel of Yes is a must see movie-By Brian Morton Rogue Cinema
Starring: Cheryl Townsend, Michael Basinski, John M. Bennett, Kelly Parker,PinkFreud, Alfred Eaker
For The Last 5 Years, We've Been Celebrating The "REAL HEART" Of Independent Filmmaking.
ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF) runs June 15-20, 2009 in Toronto, Canada a city of 4 million people with very enthusiastic filmgoers, where ReelHeART has been dubbed the "Filmmaker's Film Festival".
There are 2 ways your Film or Screenplay can be entered at ReelHeART:
It was wonderful screening at your festival !! If you happened to miss our film, Be sure to check out the award winning marching band film, From The 50 Yard Line, now available on DVD.
ReelHeART Launches its 5th Season ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF) “The Filmmaker’s Film Festival” ________________________________________
Monday, September 08, 2008 - Toronto There is another festival in Toronto. It’s the one with ReelHeART.
If there was a prize for screening top independent films from over 30 countries, ReelHeART would win it - - Hands Down. Features, Shorts, Docs, Music Videos, Experimental, Animation and more.
It’s the only festival where indie film has a ‘true voice’, commercial appeal and audience endorsement as being the most accessible and consistently programmed with “exceptional and diverse films”. And we don’t charge over $20 a ticket!
Our Open Call for Films and Screenplay entries started August 25, 2008 and ends December 31, 2008. Filmmakers, Screenwriter – get in on Early bird prices now-
Our Official Program line-up will be announced to the public April 15, 2009
The ReelHeART International Film Festival (RHIFF) runs June 15-20, 2009 with its Main Program at Innis College in 2 theaters and our ever popular Venue Program screening every night upstairs at Southern Accent Restaurant.
2009 ReelHeART offers: • Parties Open to the Public • Industry Panels, Agents, Producers, Directors, Filmmakers, Actors • ReelHeART Lunch n Learn series • Live Feature Script Reads o Featuring the top 3 scripts from the ReelHeART Screenplay Competition • Filmmakers Dinners and Networking Events • Visiting Filmmaker “I Made This” Showcase • And of course…Films! In our biggest season yet…
Advance Sales start April 30, 2009. For more information, please visit our website at www. reelheart. com
Some feedback I've recieved on my new short film, The Letter Game, starring Lex Barker and Heather Coombs:
"Mr. Kelman, you are the real deal. Kissing Cupboard was my favorite of Behind Clothes Doors and this may just be my favorite of Truth or Dare. this short absolutely compelled me from start to finish, and what excited me so much was your unique take on the theme. you also made two people in a room fascinating for three minutes, it's not the easiest job in the world. editing, cinematography, acting, all very well done. I can't wait to see more from you! " - Brian Rowe
"Hey Pat! Lovely work...I really enjoyed your film! Lots of luck and best wishes! xo, Delfine" - Delfine Paolini
"Beauty in simplicity: very well done! Had me on the edge of my seat at the end...what was the secret!?!"- Matthew Collins
To check it out (and vote, if you are a Filmaka. com member):
SCREENINGS May 30th -- NEWFILMMAKERS (LOS ANGELES) June 19 – SOUTHSIDE FILM FESTIVAL (LEHIGH VALLEY, PA) June 26 – FEAR NOW FILM FESTIVAL (SALT LAKE CITY)
